| Meaning | colt-herd |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Col-ter |
About Colter
Rugged and adventurous, Colter evokes images of wide-open spaces and bold exploration. This name suits active families who value outdoor pursuits and independent thinking. It carries a Western heritage that appeals to those who appreciate frontier spirit and pioneering determination. Colter has gained momentum in recent years while remaining refreshingly uncommon. The name's straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it practical for everyday use, yet it retains enough uniqueness to feel special. Parents drawn to Colter often appreciate names with strong consonants and a no-nonsense quality. It works particularly well for families with surnames that have softer sounds, creating a nice balance. The name ages wonderfully, transitioning smoothly from boyhood through adolescence into adulthood. Colter suggests reliability and strength, qualities that never go out of style in any era or social context.
Nicknames for Colter
| Colt |
| Cole |
| Ter |
| Col |
Famous People Named Colter
| Colter Wall | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Colter Bean | American baseball player |
| Colter Moore | American football player |
| Colter Lasher | American basketball player |
| Colter Barnes | American rugby player |
| Colter Bostick | American football player |
| Colter Nuanez | American sports journalist |
| Colter Willems | American football player |
| Colter Hinchliffe | American skier |
| Colter Ryan | American musician |
| Colter Johnson | American baseball player |
| Colter Fellows | American filmmaker |
| Colter Walliser | American film producer |
| Colter Boudreau | American soccer player |
| Colter Smith | American wrestler |
| Colter Hellwig | American ice hockey player |
| Colter Brinkley | American basketball player |
| Colter Bailey | American musician |
Characters Named Colter
| Colter Slade | Outlaws |
| Colter Reese | G.I. Joe - Retaliation |
| Colter Young | Strange Empire |
| Colter Easton | The Justice Riders |
| Colter Shaw | The Never Game |
| Colter Stark | The Killing Kind |
| Colter Barnes | Red Dawn |
| Colter Dixon | Ginger Snaps |
| Colter Rutledge | The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard |
| Colter O'Toole | Monster Trucks |
| Colter Nantucket | The Accidental Time Machine |
| Colter St. Clair | Wild Women, Wild Voices |
| Colter Song | Light Shining in the Forest |
| Colter Reed | Red Iron Nights |
| Colter Kidwell | Teardrop Road |
| Colter Stevens | Edge of Tomorrow |
| Colter Brinkman | Aerial Gunners |
| Colter Scott | A King of Infinite Space |
| Colter Boudreau | Out of Play |